Disney has released the first trailer for ‘Mufasa: The Lion King,‘ a prequel to its 2019 live-action hit and it the trailer came with a few surprises.
Beyoncé will be reprising her role of Nala, alongside Donald Glover who returns as Simba. Additionally, Blue Ivy Carter has joined the cast as the pair’s daughter, Kiara for her debut role.
The character Kiara first appeared in 1998’s ‘The Lion King II: Simba’s Pride.’ The role will mark Blue Ivy’s major film debut.
The film is expected to offer a fresh look at the lives of the titular protagonist, voiced by Aaron Pierre, and Scar, portrayed by Kelvin Harrison Jr., in the African Pride Lands.
Led by Aaron Pierre in the role of Mufasa, the film will serve as a prequel to the events that took place in 2019’s ‘The Lion King.’
While this is Blue Ivy’s first major film, it isn’t her first time working in the ‘Lion King’ universe. She previously sang on ‘Brown Skin Girl’ from the 2019 soundtrack album ‘The Lion King: The Gift.’
The song made her the youngest recipient of a BET Award, and she snagged a Grammy for Best Music Video for the song.
Get into the official trailer below.
